At a Glance
Median Income
$118,333
$106,130 per capita
Home Value
$967,900
Zillow: $1,741,400
Median Rent
$1,750/mo
32.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
64.6%
98.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
3.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.1%
9.0% smoking rate
How Surf City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Surf City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Surf City a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Surf City residents earn a median household income of $118,333 , which is 57% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $106,130. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,958 business establishments, including 1,344 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Surf City is $967,900 , 243% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,741,400. Median rent is $1,750/month, with 32.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Education
64.6% of adults in Surf City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(92% above the national average).
98.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Surf City has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population1,225
Median Age63.8 yrs
Density1,655/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born3.0%
Veterans10.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$118,333
Per Capita$106,130
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty3.3%
County GDP$31,709M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,105
Housing
C
Home Value$967,900
Rent$1,750
Ownership92.0%
Zillow$1,741,400
Housing Units2,541
Rent Burden32.0%
Health
Obesity26.1%
Diabetes6.4%
Smoking9.0%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death7,127/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain41.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation4 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+64.6%
High School+98.9%
Graduate+27.0%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Commute38 min
Broadband96.6%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries22
Did You Know?
Surf City was founded in 1894.
The median home in Surf City was built in 1969.
34.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Atlantic City International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 1,344 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 48 fatal vehicle crashes.